oh I'm sorry mummycate, I've not had to go through it. I would think that they would sedate her to tube her but maybe not? I know of some mum's whose children have had to have NGT who haven't had sedation but holding tightly. Have a look in the forum for Children's medical conditions under long term tube feeding... I'll see if I can grab you the link.

ETA: Long Term Tube Feeding of an older child (toddler) here it is.